Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.54 (€0.44). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås
How to get from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
85011:00 AM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda12:25 PMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
85011:00 AM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda12:25 PMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
85011:00 AM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda12:25 PMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
175 SJ+
937 Mälartåg12:28 PM1h42Arlanda Central station2:10 PMVästerås Central Station$391One-way1 transfer
8535 Mälartåg+
40 SL12:16 PM1h44Arlanda Central station2:00 PMVästerås Central Station$401One-way1 transfer
8519 Mälartåg+
40 SL8:16 AM1h45Arlanda Central station10:01 AMVästerås Central Station$401One-way1 transfer
8501:45 PM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda3:10 PMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
8509:45 AM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda11:10 AMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
85012:45 PM1h25Stockholm-Arlanda2:10 PMVästerås, Resecentrum$231One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås
Travel to Västerås easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås.

This is compared to other travel options from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Västerås take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 121 trains per day.
- Around 29 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Västerås as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arlanda Central station and arrive in Västerås Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Stockholm, Arlanda and arrive in Västerås, Resecentrum.
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, UL, FlixBus to go to Västerås by bus.
- Travel with vy, Malartag, SJ, Tågab, SL to go to Västerås by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You.
Travelling from Stockholm-Arlanda to Västerås: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
